Writing

Writing Lessons (1-2 times a week)

• Take a writing rubric.
• Teach each part of the rubric separately. 
• Give a topic (exploring different writing genres), and ask the students to write only to that part of the rubric.
• Have the student's listen to each other's papers, and give each other a grade on that part of the rubric.
• You read and share if you agree or disagree with the grade. 

Writer's Workshop (1-2 times a week)

• Spark the children's imagination for types of books they can write.
• Let the children write and illustrate books in teams or solo. 
• When the book is complete, have them hire an editor. The editor must share 1 strength, 1 suggestion, and copyedit for grammar and spelling. 
• The teacher can do a back up edit. 
• The child is ready to present as a featured author.
• The book is displayed as a choice for silent reading time. 

Writing and editing are learned for the purpose of connecting with others.